Paxia

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Posted on May 28, 2014. Brought to you by eater.

Paxia Gets New Executive Chef Sharif Villa Cruz

Paxia, the Mexican eatery opened a year ago by the Leon family (owner of the popular Los Carboncitos), just hired Sharif Villa Cruz as its executive chef.

A family-run business, Paxia brings sophisticated Mexican cuisine to North Denver in a physical setting and with a food menu that is much more polished than what Denver has been used to from the Leon brothers at Los Carboncitos. Polished is...

Posted on September 27, 2012. Brought to you by eater.

Good not great, pricey, there are a lot of better places for less. The bar took a long time to get drinks, guacamole was not so good. Probably wont come back but not bad at all.

Posted by Pumpernackle on August 16, 2013. Brought to you by zomato.

Sublime

Average Rating

100

A friend took me here and insisted I try the "Chiles en Nogada." This is the best Mexican meal that I have ever had anywhere. The flavor is complex and wonderful. I have never seen it on a menu at any other restaurant and after looking at the complicated recipe I can see why. We are moving from Denver to...

Posted by Randy M on June 18, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

One of the best

Average Rating

100

The Denver Post food critic stated that one of his 10 favorite dishes in 2012 was Paxia's Chiles en Nogada. To see for ourselves what was so good about this dish, my wife and I ate at Paxia New Year's Eve.
The dish is unique and outstanding. It consists of a chile stuffed with pine nuts, almonds, pecans, raisins, and...

Posted by Mellon on January 01, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Wonderful birthday celebration

Average Rating

100

We have been to this restaurant several times, and always enjoyed it. Last night was no exception. The food is unique and delicious, and the setting warm and comfortable.

Posted by DocH2O on October 06, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

What a dish

Average Rating

80

I liked this place before we even sat down. The tables, the red chairs, outdoor patio, and the rooms. I pleased that they have late hours. No more knocking over people with my cart on Costco evenings so we can get to a restaurant before closing (10 pm and midnight on Saturdays and Sundays). We met friends with our groceries...

Posted by jackie225 on August 20, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Paxia elevates traditional Mexican cuisine, offering diners signature dishes prepared with the freshest, most authentic ingredients available and served in an atmosphere that is both modern and inviting.

Posted on February 04, 2014. Brought to you by denverpost.

Paxia offers gourmet Mexican food that beautifully blends artistry and tradition. Trained in Mexico City’s top kitchens, owners and brothers Cesar, Roberto and Cesar Leon transport diners to Mexico's greatest culinary regions through signature dishes featuring the freshest, most authentic ingredients available.

Posted on July 27, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.